ACCIDENTS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

accidents

noun

plural of accident

as in casualties

a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work

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the uncertain course of events you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country

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Recent Examples of accidents The other is a powerful exposé on the safety breaches that have caused deadly crashes and accidents on Boeing airplanes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Nuclear power development stalled after high-profile accidents such as the 1979 Three Mile Island meltdown and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled public fears of the technology. — Roxy Ekberg, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 There were very few accidents, and just blocking out a weekend made for very little stress. — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026 Suicidal thoughts are common among teens Suicide is the third leading cause of death among American adolescents after accidents and homicide. — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 With subsequent analysis of the weather phenomena and pilot training to mitigate these encounters, airlines have been able to nearly eliminate these fatal accidents worldwide. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 With rising numbers of accidents and injuries, school board members say student safety is their top concern. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The work is risky because miners typically do not have enough protection and the accidents are often deadly. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses are contributing to donations not keeping up with hospital demand, which tends to be higher in summer due to more emergencies such as car accidents and severe injuries. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Fatality figures in China under question Meanwhile in China on Monday, the country's foreign ministry denied reports that officials in Beijing had ignored early warning signs of the disaster or downplayed the details of casualties.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Jordanian air defenses intercepted all eight, with no casualties, the government said.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

The rescue mission had been suspended earlier due to the fear of secondary disasters caused by the overflowing barrier lake upstream of the town.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Information about major disasters is typically released with a delay and without personal stories of victims.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disasters

Noun

Goodness knows what happened there and what circumstances compelled him to write that Instagram post, but his future at Spurs now looks untenable.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
While the factual circumstances differ, there are notable parallels between social-media apps and sports-betting apps.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

According to California’s Vehicle Code, bikers can ride on the road when passing other bicyclists, making a left-hand turn and avoiding hazards.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Much of the country’s potential is run-of-river hydropower, Narasimhan said, meaning facilities are closely tied to steep river corridors where land is limited and hazards can cascade quickly.

— Victoria Milko, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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